Amazon Jungle Plane Crash Survivors Ate Flour, Seeds for 6 Weeks

Indigenous children from the Huitoto tribe in Colombia have defied the odds by surviving for over six weeks following an Amazon jungle plane crash that claimed the lives of the adults they were traveling with, the NY Post reported.

The remarkable story of their survival captivated the nation, with President Gustavo Petro expressing admiration and declaring that it will go down in history.

The children, aged 13, 9, 4, and 11 months, received medical care at a hospital in Bogota, where grateful family members, military personnel, and President Petro visited them.

Fidencio Valencia, the children's uncle, revealed that they managed to sustain themselves in the jungle by consuming cassava flour, a staple in the region.

When the plane crashed, they salvaged a bag of flour from the wreckage, which became their lifeline. As the cassava flour eventually ran out, the resourceful children resorted to eating seeds from familiar plants in the area.

Lesly Mucutuy, the eldest child, demonstrated exceptional survival skills her grandmother taught her. She built a camp in the forest using hair ribbons and was responsible for finding safe meals for her younger siblings.

According to the children's aunt, Damaris Mucutuy, Lesly's knowledge of the jungle's dangerous fruits has prevented them from consuming anything harmful. She also exhibited caregiving skills, looking after the newborn sibling throughout their ordeal.

Despite being dehydrated and covered in insect bites, the children are in relatively good health and have received visits from social workers and tribal musicians.

Children's Mother Survives Four Days After the Amazon Jungle Plane Crash

In a heart-wrenching turn of events, new details have emerged surrounding the tragic plane crash in Colombia and the incredible survival of four young siblings in the Amazon jungle.

As the story unfolds, it has come to light that their mother, Magdalena Mucutuy, bravely clung to life for four days following the Amazon jungle plane crash before making the heartbreaking decision to urge her children to leave her behind, hoping it would increase their chances of being rescued, as per The Guardian.

Manuel Ranoque, the father of two children, revealed the harrowing account of his wife's final days. While Magdalena initially survived the collision, her condition deteriorated, and tragically passed away four days later.

Ranoque shared the account relayed by his daughter, shedding light on the mother's selfless act.

According to Ranoque, in her final moments, Magdalena expressed her deep love for their children and encouraged them to go on without her.

She believed that by embarking on their journey, they would witness the kind of man their father was and experience the same unwavering love she had shown them throughout their lives.

Four Indigenous Children Were 'Cared for by the Jungle,' Says Colombia President

The four Huitoto children, Lesly Jacobombaire Mucutuy (13), Soleiny Jacobombaire Mucutuy (9), Tien Ranoque Mucutuy (4), and infant Cristin Ranoque Mucutuy, emerged as the sole survivors of a devastating Amazon jungle plane crash, CNN noted.

Left alone in the dense wilderness on May 1, their disappearance sparked a large-scale search operation involving over 100 colombian special forces personnel and more than 70 native scouts.

Despite weeks of extensive efforts, the search yielded only tantalizing clues, such as footprints, a soiled diaper, and a bottle. The children's oldest sibling had some experience navigating the forest, but as time passed, hope began to wane.

President Gustavo Petro revealed that the young survivors even encountered a dog during their arduous journey, demonstrating their resilience and resourcefulness.

The children's discovery came when scouts finally located them in a tree-free area, a mere three hours away from the crash site, but the journey took much longer due to the challenging terrain of the jungle.

According to reports, the children's grandfather expressed his belief to Colombia's President that their survival was in the hands of the jungle, which ultimately decided to return them.

President Petro hailed the children's survival as a "gift to life," indicating they were "cared for by the jungle."

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Written by: Bert Hoover

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